Masdar, RWE receive planning permission for 3GW Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm projects
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar - and Global clean power leaders RWE welcomed the decision made by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the UK Energy Secretary’s legal authority to approve the Development Consent Order for the two Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind farms. The pro»»»
House passes bill to discourage release without bond before trial - UPI.com
The House Rules Committee debates the Cashless Bail Reporting Act on Tuesday in Washington before advancing it to the full House, which passed it Thursday. Photo by Olivia Ardito/Medill News Service WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) The House on Thursday passed the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, which is inte»»»
Supreme Court allows mail orders of abortion drug mifepristone for now - UPI.com
The Supreme Court Thursday extended a stay allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to remain available via mail orders and telehealth as a legal battle plays out. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo May 14 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday opted to allow mail orders of the abortion dr»»»
Information day on use of AI in design of agricultural solar installations
Tunis, May 14 (TAP) - Secretary of State for Water, Hamadi Habaieb chaired an information day on Thursday dedicated to modern technologies for the design and study of solar installations using artificial intelligence, as part of the celebration of...»»»
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s ‘repeated provocative practices’ at Al-Aqsa Mosque
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned Israeli authorities for their “provocative” actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom denounced “repeated provocative practices carried out by officials of the Israeli occupation authorities against” the mosque, “mo»»»
UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over storm victims
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India following the storm that swept through Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (»»»
GORD and Barzan University College sign agreement
Partnership to advance sustainability-driven higher education and research Tribune News Network Doha The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan University College (BUC), a leading higher education institution in Qatar affiliate»»»
‘Summer Splash’ to bring PAW Patrol, SpongeBob to Meryal Waterpark
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of ‘Summer Splash’, a month-long family entertainment experience taking place at Meryal Waterpark Beach from June 1 to 30. Featuring Nickelodeon’s globally recognised characters from PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants, the event wi»»»
Qatar, Canada ink MoU to establish strategic dialogue
Tribune News Network Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhan»»»
Ottawa keen to enhance ties with Doha: Canada FM
QNA Doha Canada has reaffirmedsupport for the State of Qatar and the wider Gulf region amid escalating regional tensions with Foreign Minister HE Anita Anand condemning “unjustified retaliatory attacks from Iran” against several countries in the region. Speaking to the Qatar News Agency during a vi»»»
'A desire to lower the temperature on both sides', expert says as Trump meets Xi
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump started a crucial series of meetings in Beijing on Thursday in the U.S.-China summit. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Garret Martin, Lecturer and Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center at the American University School of International Service, says that»»»
AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM MAURITANIAN PRESIDENT
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was handed to Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamm»»»
NU-Q Media Majlis Museum winds up exhibition exploring Gulf Futurism
Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) celebrates the successful conclusion of its 11th exhibition, ‘What’s between, between?’, which ran from January 26 to May 14, 2026. The exhibition invited visitors to examine the meanings and complexities o»»»
Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for 5th edition
Tribune News Network Doha Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enth»»»
Msheireb Museums hosts QU annual architecture exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums hosted ‘Mimar: From Education to Impact,’ the annual exhibition organised by the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University (QU), showcasing thesis projects and achievements by more than 40 undergraduate and graduating students. The »»»
Al Khulaifi, China’s special envoy discuss efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and ways to strengthen joint i»»»
Communications minister, Sudanese counterpart discuss ways to boost ties
QNA Doha Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai on Thursday met with Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation of Sudan Engineer Ahmed Al Dirdiri Ghandour and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of Ambassador of Sudan to»»»
Qatar to support IOFS’s efforts to enhance food security: Al Attiyah
QNA Doha Qatar is committed to supporting the Islamic Organization for Food Security’s (IOFS) mission of enhancing food security, developing agricultural cooperation, and strengthening integration among member states, said Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah. The »»»
Aspetar, Awqaf ministry to hold Hajj health seminar for Qatari pilgrims
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, in cooperation with Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, will organise a health awareness seminar for Qatari pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj season under the theme “Your Health Completes Your Journey”. The initiative, organised through the ministry’»»»
Qatar donates navigation equipment to Beirut’s international airport
QNA Beirut Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, has provided a grant to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Lebanon in support of Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, including navigation equipment and technical systems. Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bi»»»
MoECC holds session on 2026climate change conferences
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by its Climate Change Department, held a session on the strategic directions of climate change conferences for 2026 as part of preparations to monitor developments in international climate negotiations and the key issues o»»»
Ministry of Transport takes part in UK Rail 2026 event
QNA London The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is taking part in the UK Rail 2026, which started in Birmingham, the UK, on Wednesday. The MoT’s participation comes within the framework of its approach that aims at solidifying its successful partnerships and constructive dialogs, while keeping pace with»»»
Qatar’s hosts 15th meeting of ICAO’s CNS SG/15
QNA Doha Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), hosted the 15th meeting of the MIDANPIRG Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Sub-Group (CNS SG/15) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), along with the fifth meeting of the Frequency Management Worki»»»
People & Profit - Is home ownership still part of the American Dream?
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Price Hike: signals a tighter competitive supply landscape in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant, Aramco, has raised oil prices for Asian buyers. This decision aligns with expectations of a tighter supply landscape, as OPEC+ recently opted to delay production increases. Aramco has adjusted the price of its flagship Arab Light crude by 60 cents, establishing a $1.»»»